Working from home has its own share of pros and cons. While it is a more feasible option for many, there are people who would choose to work in a proper professional setup without even a hint of homely feeling to it. The choice varies from person to person but recently there is a growing trend of home-office setups. People give their homes the touch of an office ambiance.

But people, who work from home, often complain about not loving their work or feeling distracted, hence not achieving their work goals due to lack of productivity.

There are some good news for exhausted home workers. You can actually create a space where you would not only be productive but also enjoy your work.

Fewer distractions, more work

Before you finally call one of your rooms your office, you should consider if the space fits your ideal home-office. Find a space in your house with the following characteristics:

No distractions

Room to accommodate your office essentials

Enough storage space

Enough room to easily move around

A cluttered space with distractions all around hinders productivity.

Design is secondary

Decorating your work space according to trends or fads is great; but, if it only disrupts your concentration and keeps you from your functions, then it does no good to your work environment.

It is very important to be practical and realistic. A home-office inspired by a design magazine is perfectly fine as long as it does not sidetrack your ultimate goals and work duties.

Ergonomic Office furniture

It is very important for your office furniture to be technically work-perfect. You would want your seat and desk to adapt to work style. Even if you are low on budget, don’t compromise on these two key office equipment. They are like the throne you will rule from.

The office desk and, even more important than that, your work chair have to be comfy enough so that you don’t get tired or exhausted easily. They should be adjustable according to your comfort needs. Your desk should be able to accommodate your monitor at the most convenient point.

Decorate without exaggeration

A plain, boring work space is never considered ideal for anyone. It is important to add accessories that would make your work station look attractive and pleasing to work at.

But don’t go overboard with the decor, adding everything you like. A few photographs, some paintings, and some real plants can add personality to your office.

Colors to stimulate productivity

If you have the budget and you really need something that infuses energizing vibes, change the color of the paint in your office. These are some of the colors and the emotions that they can induce:

Yellow: Improve focus

Red: for an energized quick start

Green: for serenity

Orange: to boost energy

White: to declutter and induce harmony

With these workable tips you can make your home office a place where you would love to work. Make sure the room you chose gets enough light and air because these two elements can impact your mental and emotional state.

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